TMDb/Sadi-Scream Vol. 5 Movie Dewey's death in Scream 5 was almost undone. Explore the alternate ending and why killing a core hero is so risky for the franchise. April 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - Every installment of the Scream franchise features the death of Ghostface, often revealing one or multiple killers behind the mask. However, the series has traditionally struggled to permanently kill off its core heroes.